Twelve thousand New Zealand men and women served in the occupation of Japan immediately after the Second World War. This book records memories from those we know as 'J Force'. Based on revealing interviews with soldiers, airmen, nurses and members of the New Zealand Women's Army ...

"What remains when a city vanishes? Christchurch residents share their memories with historian Alison Parr, painting a vivid picture of the city in the years before the 2010/2011 earthquakes altered it forever"--Publisher information.

Provides eye witness accounts from the heart of the Second World War as told by New Zealand servicemen. More than 10,000 NZ servicemen were on active duty at the time of the D-day landings. The role played by these men has been largely untold until now. This book is one of the fi ...

Based on discussions and interviews with eight World War Two combat survivors and their families, this book investigates the psychological damage that is the result of combat. The book looks at the symptoms experienced and the stigma attached to acknowledging these sorts of menta ...